WEDLI promotes the growth of economic development in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded in 1984, WEDLI is a unique and specialized organization whose members are selected from top-level executives in the fields of banking, finance, accounting, commercial real estate, real estate development, engineering, marketing, government, and law, along with business owners, investors and entrepreneurs.

In her role as CMM Director of Communications, Kanter-Lawrence devises, drafts, and implements all aspects of the firm’s communications strategy including social media, press releases, newsletters, client advisories, website, and other media, and also works closely with the firm’s senior attorneys on their business development initiatives. She develops all content for the firm’s breakfast series, live-streaming video interview series, and educational programming for the business community. Drawing from her legal experience, she also oversees the firm’s in-house continuing legal education program, devising the curriculum for the firm’s full calendar of courses.

Kanter-Lawrence joined CMM in 2008 as an Associate attorney. Prior to beginning her legal career, she focused on writing and editing at a book development company, where her work was published by several major publishing companies. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Pace Law School.